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Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

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Overview
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Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) and the BetaShares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

193

13

Median incremental investment

$1,019.37

$707.68

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,463.48

$919.62

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

BNDS

Strategy

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 797.36m in AUM and 382 holdings. The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three year periods.

Top 3 holdings

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.20 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (1.77 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.59 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0.42 %


Key Summary

VAF

BNDS

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.42 %

Price

$45.62

$23.58

Size

$6.639 million

$792.203 million

10Y return

-10.02 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.19 %

2.56 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

16/11/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

193

13

Median incremental investment

$1,019.37

$707.68

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,463.48

$919.62

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

BNDS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

VAF

BNDS

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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